Volleyball Recap: Ascend Leadership Comes Up Short on the Road Against Excelsior Classical Academy + How To Watch

Ascend Leadership had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Excelsior Classical Academy Flying Lions on Thursday, falling 3-0. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.

The final score came out to 25-12, 25-17, 25-16.

Bella Browning paced Ascend Leadership's offense, picking up six kills. Browning got some help from Anneke Anderson and her five assists. Anderson also made an impact serving: she shared the team lead in aces with Jenna Thompson, racking up two apiece.

Ascend Leadership has already played their next match, a 3-0 loss against Clover Garden School on the 19th. As for Excelsior Classical Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-0 defeat against Eno River Academy on the 19th.